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The Cannon Ball Lounge

3.8 (59 reviews)
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Matt M.

I went to Cannonball Lounge for the first time on Friday. I have mixed feelings, but overall it was an enjoyable experience. Pros: * Beautiful rooftop views of downtown Indy * Festive holiday décor with great lighting and Christmas touches * DJ played great music all night * Strong, well-made drinks that felt worth the price * College football was on the TVs Cons: * It took 45 minutes just to get a side of French fries * Service overall felt slow and lacked urgency * Many of the chairs had broken or unstable legs, which made sitting uncomfortable because you're worried about them collapsing

Daviana C.

Came to Cannon Ball during their happy hour which is Monday to Friday from 3-6 (I believe). Our cocktails were $3 off and food was half price. Great view of the city, great drinks, and great vibe in the bar area. Can't wait to come back when it's warmer to get the full rooftop patio experience. The lounge is in Hotel Indy so when you arrive you'll want to head to the elevators and go to the top floor.

JaMillah R.

If you're looking for Jay he is here! He was the reason for my most reason visit but I am so glad we choose this location for our "Sipxmas". Jay never disappoints so the drinks were great, the service above great and the ambience was just enough to enjoy the intimacy of our group. The chef did her thang in the kitchen and I loved my bougie grill cheese sandwich I definitely recommend adding chicken. We were there during happy hour so prices were affordable as well. Before you go, go ahead and add a dessert.

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Audrey A.

My friend and I ended up here after having a rather disappointing/interesting experience at another hotel's apparent (currently) non-existent happy hour. We settled into the lounge area with ease; it was early in the evening and a weekday, so we weren't really fighting crowds, but we JUST missed Cannon Ball's happy hour, which I will come back for. The service was excellent, we were explained the drink and cocktail menu and I got the Ziggy Stardust. It was a most excellent gin based pear cocktail that had just the right amount of zip, and pretty to look at! For food, I ended up getting it Mac and cheese bites and the meatloaf sandwich. Both items are not something I would have reached for, but due to the recommendations and apparently popularity of these dishes, I trusted the staff. Both dishes were delicious. The Mac and cheese had a pimento mix quality, making it more interesting that the normal fried Mac and cheese bites. I was also pleasantly surprised by how good my sandwich was. Solid, upscale comfort food. My friend ordered the deconstructed pot pie. When the menu stayed a half chicken is part of the dish, expect a half chicken! We had a pleasant evening and I can't wait to go back for happy hour and enjoy all the iced water!

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Becky B.

At the top of the Hotel Indy...The drinks are good. The views are beautiful! The service is terrible. The only saving grace was the food...phenomenal and brought up from the restaurant on the 1st floor. Don't get me wrong, the employees were all very friendly BUT no one ever checked on us....and we went there 2 evenings in a row because we were staying at the hotel. Both nights we had to check ourselves out by walking up to the bar and waiting for the bartender to pay attention to us. Both nights we had to walk up to the bar to get refills. People were leaving because they weren't waited on. This place has potential. Hope they fix it.

Ro W.

Nice vibe. I was able to find parking without an issue. I wasn't a fan of the dip, it was on the tangy side. My drink was okay. I felt like everything was overpriced for the quality. But the view on the rooftop made up for it. The servers were also nice.

Great food, great cocktails, and even better views!
Nani R.

Where to start... The doorman was quite nice and helpful with directions. As soon as you walk into the Cannonball Lounge you can feel a change and the elevation in energy. I don't know if it's because of the elevation or if they are doing a wonderful job, but it feels great to be inside. The bartenders are top notch. I could watch them create and mix all night long... I tried a Negroni for the first time. Wow was that amazing! Definitely don't come here looking for a watered down drink because you are looking in the wrong place. Come here to sit and enjoy a deliciously crafted cocktail view along with some of the best views in Indy.

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Lauren G.

Love love love this spot always. This beautiful bar is located on the rooftop (7th floor) of Hotel Indy and has the most stunning decor and a lovely outdoor space (when it's not 4 degrees outside). We could not decide on a mocktail, so our server asked us a few questions about our preferences and landed on the most amazing, custom mocktail featuring coffee and almond cream with a hint of ginger. Such a wonderful experience. It is my go-to after-work happy hour drinks spot with friends or coworkers. **Only note: they often have private events and will close the bar to guests. I always call ahead to make sure they're open to the public.

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Emi M.

This was my first rooftop bar I went to in Indianapolis, and this place has so much potential, I liked it a lot. I was there for a private event one night, and after the event my friends and I stayed there as we enjoyed the vibe. It's Indy, the view is not like Chicago but it definitely is cool. The DJ was playing some good music too. The place is not really big, and by the time we left there was a line leading to the elevator with people trying to go up.

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Patricia Abigail H.

I've been in the lounge 3 times including a Yelp event, after the first time I was hooked and it has become my go to place for lounging. I love the vibe the lounge gives, it reminds me of modern Great Gatsby We have brought 2 different sets of group here and they fall in love with this place too. I had a 'no alcohol' challenge during the month of April and they had a good amount of zero alcohol options on their menu. The other day when I went I was able to order a zero alcohol, mocktail, off the menu too, which was great! Now that it is May, I am coming back again for so that I can try their alcohol this time The server/bartenders are amazing and friendly. I 100% recommend this place for everyone, well maybe, I like that it's new and not as crowded yet ;)

Lydia L.

First of all, the Cannon Ball Lounge makes you forget you're in downtown Indianapolis. I continued my birthday celebrates at this location, and my friends and I had an absolute blast. There are few food options, since if you're looking for a food spot I'd recommend grabbing dinner on the first floor of the hotel, since the Lounge the visitor must take an elevator to get to the top floor. The environment was upbeat and fun, as we visited when it was trivia night! There was an outdoor fireplace with plenty of seating. The staff was super friendly and welcoming! Although the prices were a little hefty, I'd visit again because of the awesome scenery, great vibes, and plenty of photo opportunities. I suggest coming during sunset time, so you can see the sun come down and get awesome pictures. Amazing place!

Yard of Bricks and bourbon
Carmen W.

Favorite new place to just grab a cocktail and enjoy a rooftop view of the city. This place is on the 6th floor of Hotel Indy. When you enter the building you pass through The Hulman restaurant to get to the elevators. A hotel staff person even walked us to the elevator and made sure we got on the correct one. The bar are isn't huge but they have done a great job of have multiple seating options from bar stools to comfy chairs. The view is pretty cool because you see the city from a vantage point that is relatively new. Then there are the drinks! I can't wait to come back when the warmer weather is here to enjoy the outdoor area.

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Reeshemah S.

My husband and I visited the Cannon Ball lounge on February 25th for the Sip and Soar brunch event they were hosting. We attended a play the night before in downtown Indy, and elected to have a mini staycation at the Hotel Indy, https://www.hotelindy.com/where the cannonball lounge is located on the roof top. We were excited about trying out a new restaurant and the Sip and Soar sounded like something fun and different to do. Upon arrival at the brunch event, the first impression was that the attendance was a lot less than expected which was a surprise considering it was advertised as being sold out. There was no food out yet except some small pastries on a couple of plates and coffee that was sub par and there was no sugar or a different creamers available, like you might expect at a brunch. There was a station set up at the end of the bar for mimosas, however, we're not big drinkers but did try one. After about a half an hour, the food started to come out but to our dismay it was bite-size portions that are shown in the pictures I displayed I think when I purchased the tickets for the brunch I expected there to be multiple choices for food, but we did not see the menu until we arrived at the event, they were literally four items on the menu only three are pictured in this post because the fourth item which was tuna tartare neither of us eat, and my husband does not eat pork so he only had two sample size breakfast items! We were very disappointed because the event did not turn out as we expected and for $50 per person we definitely expected more! The atmosphere, the ambience, and the view of the city were nice but because it was in February, we couldn't enjoy eating outside. The other frustrating part is they brought out each item in a very untimely fashion so maybe 15 to 20 minutes in between each item and one by one, so needless to say, we were starving by the time we left. My suggestion would be if hosting future brunch events like these here to enhance the overall presentation, and to be well stocked on items, have more variety andand definitely increase the portion sizes!

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This was my first rooftop bar I went to in Indianapolis, and this place has so much potential, I liked it a lot.

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